Hospitalization - Day 2 (Part I)

Greetings from Room Six!

I finally fell back asleep after 2 and slept until morning rounds. They came in and asked me if I was still alive and breathing (not really, but that is basically their intent). Then the nursing assistant came in and took my temperature and blood pressure. I ordered breakfast and it takes about 45 minutes for the meals to arrive after I order them. My room was still super hot so I got my 3rd shift nurse S to find me a fan and it has been much better in here since then. We also turned the thermostat down as far as it goes. I was then able to go back to sleep for an hour.

My 1st shift nurse R was back today. She took down my medications that I would like. I talked to her about how I haven't been sleeping well and they prescribed Ambien prn. Yeah, that will be interesting if I choose to take it. They also prescribed me an iron supplement but I refused it because my iron level is really good (I made R check my blood tests from yesterday) and the last thing I want is constipation. Secondary rounds started then and I met the staff doctor, Dr. Greiner. She said that she is going to set a date for my surgery. We made the decision that I will go at 28 weeks if nothing has happened before. She said that it may not fall right on the 21st, but close around that. I would like the 22nd honestly, and not just because it is a Friday but also that will be 7 years to the day since Dan proposed. For those that know me, I love numbers and dates and that would be pretty sweet.

I took another nap (probably the best thing about the hospital-lots of time to nap). Then it was time for our daily monitoring. Maddie was a much better participant today and did not give Rachel a lot of trouble. She got really active during that time and I think it is her way of showing the doctors that she is going to make their life more interesting. The recreation therapist (aka Entertainment Lady L) stopped by and I entertained her with Maddie stories. I also got to see the oncologist today who talked to me about best case and worst case scenarios of her involvement. Basically best case is I come out of the c-section with a uterus, but no one knows how much and worst case is a hysterectomy. She didn't have a lot to share and I didn't have a lot of questions for her. She said there will be other oncologists probably stopping by to see me.

For fun, I checked my work email (I just can't stay away!) and called my favorite JCO to discuss a troublemaker. We talked for almost 40 minutes. With my ADHD, I think I'm going to have to set an alarm on my phone to remind me to order my meals because I nearly forgot to order lunch. I had to wait for a nursing assistant to wrap up my iv before I could take a shower, but that helped me feel better. I was starting to feel icky due to just sitting/laying in bed all day. It is good to put on real clothes instead of just hanging out in my pajamas all day.

Opened gift #2 below and surprisingly waited until noon to open it. Kelsey says it reminded her of me because I had a roommate in college who was overheard on the phone saying, "If my roommate would just stop laying in bed eating Ho-Hos and drinking Diet Coke, maybe she would lose weight." It irritated me because #1 I am hot just the way I am and #2 I hate Ho-Hos. I was laying in bed drinking Diet Coke and eating Swiss Cake Rolls. Little Debbie all the way! Also, I will only be sharing these with Maddie, who I'm sure will enjoy the extra sugar boost and will do flips to keep me from my frequent naps. 

Day #2 gift 

Daily Info

Date: 10.30.13

Gestational Day: 24 weeks 6 days
Weather: Foggy and cloudy

Food: Breakfast: mushroom and ham omelet, french toast, chocolate milk. Lunch: cottage cheese, pineapple, apple slices, grilled cheese, tomato soup, cheesecake.

Entertainment: television (Home Improvement, My Little Mermaid), facebook

Movement: Maddie was especially active during monitoring again today.  

Sleeping: Slept from 2-630, 730-815, 845-1030am

Outside Contact: Emails from mom, Pam, Deb, John & Gina and two of my work kids. Phone calls from mom and Kelsey. Texts from Megan and Jordan. And IMs from Dan. :)